Building Permits

July 12, 2025

Before You Make an Offer: 4 Property Regulations Every Buyer Should Know

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make — and it comes with a lot to consider. From picking the right REALTOR® to deciding whether to buy or sell first and narrowing down neighbourhood options, the process can feel overwhelming.

But in the excitement of …

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July 12, 2025

Dreaming of a Backyard Escape? Think Shed This Summer!

Summer is the perfect season to expand your backyard’s potential—and a well-built shed could be the ultimate upgrade. In Toronto’s competitive real estate market, homeowners are turning their sheds into functional extensions of their living space.

 

Backyard Shed

 

More Than Just Storage
Whether you’re working …

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May 8, 2025

What Homebuyers Need to Know About Rental Water Heaters and Other Rental Items

One of the more common—and often frustrating—surprises for new homeowners is discovering that key appliances, like the water heater or HVAC system, are under rental contracts that weren’t clearly disclosed before closing. As your trusted real estate advisor, I want to help you avoid unexpected costs and make informed decisions …

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April 7, 2025

Charging Ahead: What Condo Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing an (Electric Vehicle) EV

 

EV Chargers for My Condo or Apartment | Apogee Charging Solutions

 

 

Toronto's skyline is rapidly evolving, and so is its transportation landscape. With electric vehicles (EVs) surging in popularity, condo dwellers across the city are facing a crucial question: how do I keep my EV charged? Unlike the …

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Nov. 1, 2024

Will Lower Interest Rates Fix Housing Unaffordability for Homebuyers?

Last week, the Bank of Canada announced its steepest interest rate cut, slashing it policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 percent. With the exception of the pandemic, such a drop in the key interest rates was last seen during the height of the financial crisis in 2009.

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Oct. 25, 2024

This Winter, Do Your Part to Fight Climate Change: Install a Heat Pump.

The unseasonable warmth of this fall season, quite similar to last year, is only one of the many serious manifestations of the undeniable and existential threat posed by global climate change, which continues to impact lives here in Canada and around the world.

Thankfully, governments at the municipal, …

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Sept. 6, 2024

For a Greener Future, Harness Solar Energy to Power Your Home

The wide-ranging impacts of global climate change continue to manifest themselves in extreme weather events, such as wildfires, unseasonable rain and flooding, etc. causing widespread devastation, here in Canada, and elsewhere. This has considerably driven up home insurance costs in the last few years, and to some extent, fueled …

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